10am Joint service for St Aidan's Patronal Celebration (No service at St Leonards)

Sunday 31 August 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

This will be a joint service held at St Aidan's Church, Bamber Bridge, as we celebrate our Patron Saint.
There will be no 9:15am at St Leonard's this week.
Aidan of Lindisfarne, born in Ireland, may have studied under St. Senan before becoming a monk at Iona. At the request of King Oswald of Northumbria, Aidan went to Lindisfarne as bishop and was known throughout the kingdom for his knowledge of the Bible, his learning, his eloquent preaching, his holiness, his distaste for pomp, his kindness to the poor, and the miracles attributed to him. He founded a monastery at Lindisfarne that became known as the English Iona and was a centre of learning and missionary activity for all of northern England. He died in 651 at the royal castle at Bamburgh.

Walton le Dale, St Leonard

Welcome to St Leonard’s, your local Church of England parish serving the community of Walton‑le‑Dale with the call of Jesus to serve at our heart.

Whether you have lived here all your life, are new to the area, exploring faith, returning to church, or simply looking for a place to pause and pray, you are very welcome. Our doors and our hearts are open.

St Leonard’s is a church with deep roots and a living, growing faith. For centuries people have gathered here to worship, to celebrate, to grieve, to ask questions, and to find hope. Today we continue that story with a warm, friendly congregation, and a commitment to serving our parish with compassion and joy.

We offer a range of services and events throughout the week, from traditional worship to family‑friendly gatherings, quiet spaces for reflection, and opportunities to explore the Christian faith. Children and families are especially welcome, and we have a dedicated area in church to help them feel at home.

If you would like to know more about baptisms, weddings, funerals, or simply want to talk or pray with someone, please do get in touch.

Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are welcome at St Leonard’s.

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Revd. Stephen Martin

The Vicarage
Longworth Street
Bamber Bridge

PR5 6GN
Revd. Stephen Martin
01772335310
Heather Thomas - Church Warden
07934413743
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10am Joint service for St Aidan's Patronal Celebration (No service at St Leonards)

Sunday 31 August 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

This will be a joint service held at St Aidan's Church, Bamber Bridge, as we celebrate our Patron Saint.
There will be no 9:15am at St Leonard's this week.
Aidan of Lindisfarne, born in Ireland, may have studied under St. Senan before becoming a monk at Iona. At the request of King Oswald of Northumbria, Aidan went to Lindisfarne as bishop and was known throughout the kingdom for his knowledge of the Bible, his learning, his eloquent preaching, his holiness, his distaste for pomp, his kindness to the poor, and the miracles attributed to him. He founded a monastery at Lindisfarne that became known as the English Iona and was a centre of learning and missionary activity for all of northern England. He died in 651 at the royal castle at Bamburgh.

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

"Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and informatio,n including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the PSO Mr Len Weir at
[email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Cath Smith: 07711 485170 [email protected].
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."
The Police: 999
Lancashire County Council Children’s Services: 0300 123 6720
Lancashire County Council Adults’ Services: 0300 123 6721

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